Author/Editor		Dovnik, Andraž; Golle, Andrej; Novak, Dušan; Arko, Darja; Takač, Iztok
Title		Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis
Type		članek
Vol. and No.		Letnik 24, št. 1
Publication year		2015
Volume		str. 5-7
ISSN		1318-4458 - Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Panonica, et Adriatica
Language		eng
Abstract		Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) affects around three-quarters of all women during their reproductive age, although the exact incidence of VVC is difficult to determine because many patients are self-treated. The infections are divided into complicated and uncomplicated. Uncomplicated VVC is most effectively treated with local azoles. Oral treatment with a single dose of fluconazole is also effective for treating uncomplicated VVC. Treatment of complicated VVC is prolonged and most commonly consists of multiple doses of oral fluconazole or at least 1 week of local azoles. The role of probiotics in treating VVC is still disputed. This article presents a review of the literature on the various treatment options for VVC. Treatment for the most common pathogens that cause complicated VVC is also discussed.
Keywords		fungal infection vulva vagina local azoles systemic treatment probiotics